Certified Professional Purchaser Program
The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is Canada's leading source of high-quality education and professional training and development programs in purchasing and supply management.
As Canada's highest credential in the purchasing and supply management field, the Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation is increasingly sought-after by organizations and employers.
Courses in all the essential tools and techniques of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management are taught by leading experts. This includes a one-week in-residence course, the only one of its kind in the world. PMAC also offers a Certificate in Purchasing to recognize technical proficiency in purchasing and supply management.
| C.P.P. designation requirements |
- 10 management studies courses
- four PMAC principles courses (min. 60% average required in
ea.)
- 12 PMAC seminar credits
- minimum relevant work experience (depends on educational
background)
- the advanced purchasing management course (one week,
live-in)
- comprehensive written examination (membership in PMAC is mandatory at this point)
| Certificate in Purchasing requirements |
- Principles of Buying
- two of the remaining three Principles courses (see
below)
- four PMAC seminar credits
- payment of administrative fees
Principles Courses
- Pinciples of Buying
- Principles of Inventory and Operations Control
- Principles of Transportation and Logistics
- Principles of Quality
PMAC’s Principles courses have been designed and developed in consultation with leading academics and researchers to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to purchasing and supply management, inventory and operations control, transportation and logistics, and quality principles. They include current theory, information and practices, which can be applied to a variety of settings. Classroom versions are participatory in nature, using case studies (small and large group discussions), short lectures and examinations, and are available through various colleges and universities across Canada.
For more information, please contact PMAC at:
Tel: (416) 977-7111 (in Toronto area)
Toll free: 1-888-799-0877 (outside Toronto area)
Fax: (416) 977-8886
info@pmac.ca
www.pmac.ca
